Bob Murphy personal notes
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Has a history of severe arthritis, which he overcame to continue his golf career.

Recipient of the 1996 Ben Hogan Award from the Golf Writers Association of America for his comeback from arthritis.

Serves as national spokesman for the Hook-A-Kid On Golf program.

Initially returned to the television booth in 2000, joining NBC for a number of events before becoming a full-time member of the broadcast team through the 2009 season. Also worked for CBS golf telecasts during the 1980s and then joined ESP...